NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Chief of Molecular Core, Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory

MANHATTAN, NYPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

  • Job overview

    The Chief of Molecular Core at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene leads the Molecular Core Unit to support public health laboratory testing and outbreak response for viral pathogens, impacting the health safety of NYC residents.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves supervising Molecular Core laboratory operations and personnel, overseeing BSL-2 and BSL-3 testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing data analysis and reporting, developing protocols, maintaining inventory, collaborating with IT, participating in quality management, authoring scientific work, ensuring lab safety, and supporting emergency response and stakeholder coordination.

  • Compensation and benefits

    City employees receive premium-free health insurance, additional health and financial benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, tax-deferred savings, a wellness program, work-from-home options, and job security compared to the private sector.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a master's or doctorate in relevant sciences with supervisory or research experience; preferred qualifications include a clinical laboratory director certificate or NYS technologist license and experience with BSL-3 labs and public health laboratory operations.

  • Career development

    The position offers collaboration with local, state, national, and academic partners and opportunities to contribute to scientific publications and presentations, supporting professional growth in public health laboratory leadership.

  • Work environment and culture

    The NYC Health Department values inclusivity, equal opportunity, and a safe work environment, offering a supportive culture with resources for health and wellness and a commitment to diversity and accommodation.

  • Company information

    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest U.S. health department, dedicated since 1805 to protecting NYC residents through extensive public health programs and scientific leadership.

  • Team overview

    The Chief will join the Molecular Core Unit within the Public Health Laboratory, working under the Associate Director of Virology in a multidisciplinary team environment.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is based in New York City with potential work-from-home flexibility up to two days per week, requiring residency in NYC or nearby counties.

  • Application process

    Applicants must meet educational and experience qualifications, submit applications per NYC Health Department guidelines, and may request accommodations through the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.

  • Unique job features

    This role uniquely combines leadership in a high-level public health lab with direct impact on NYC's infectious disease control, involving BSL-3 lab work, emergency response, and collaboration across government and academic sectors.

Company overview

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is responsible for public health services and initiatives in New York City, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. They generate revenue through government funding, grants, and public health programs. Established in 1866, the department has a long history of addressing public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and implementing policies to improve community health outcomes. Their work encompasses a wide range of services, from mental health support to environmental health inspections.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize leadership and supervisory experience in molecular and public health laboratory settings, highlighting your ability to oversee BSL-2 and BSL-3 testing activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Focus on showcasing skills in laboratory operations management, quality assurance, data analysis, and project coordination relevant to infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the official NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where this role is posted to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Bureau of the Public Health Laboratory or Division of Disease Control, using ice breakers like commenting on recent public health initiatives or asking about their experiences managing molecular core operations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'molecular core,' 'BSL-3 compliance,' 'laboratory quality assurance,' 'infectious disease surveillance,' and 'public health laboratory management' to pass automated screenings effectively.

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